2021 PowerForward DuPage Scholarship Program
The 2021 PowerForward DuPage Scholarship Application is available and this year, (5) $1,500 scholarships will be awarded. PowerForward DuPage is proud to provide college tuition assistance to the children of IBEW Local 701 members and signatory contractors. IBEW Local 701…
2nd Annual State of DuPage County & Western Suburbs Summit
On Friday, February 26th, PowerForward DuPage Executive Director Karyn Charvat will serve as a moderator at the 2nd Annual State of DuPage County & Western Suburbs Summit. Hosted by Illinois Real Estate Journal, this annual conference highlights the latest…
2021 Virtual Construction Safety Conference & Expo
On Tuesday, March 2nd and Wednesday, March 3rd, the Construction Safety Council will be holding their 2021 Safety Conference & Expo but this annual gathering of the local construction industry will be held in a new VIRTUAL format. (2) half-days…
2021 Virtual State of the County Address
On Wednesday January 20th, please join us for the 2021 State of the County Address, featuring DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin. Greg Bedalov, President & CEO of Choose DuPage, along with local business leader and managing partner of…
2020 Naper Lights
Naper Lights, the Naperville Sunrise Rotary’s annual lighting display extravaganza, is enjoying its second year on Water Street and adjacent Jaycees Park. As the 2020 Illumination Sponsor for Naper Lights, PowerForward DuPage was proud to once again assist the planning…
The Party Must Go On!
The IBEW Local 701 hosts a Christmas party for the members and their families every year and decided 2020 would be no exception. Preparations were made to host the annual celebration outdoors as a ‘drive-thru’ party, complete with individually wrapped…
2020 PowerForward DuPage Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to our 2020 Scholarship winners! In order to receive the $1,500 scholarship, applicants were required to submit a letter stating their goals and why the scholarship should be awarded to them as well as the scholarship application with their…
PowerForward DuPage to Participate in NetZero Summit
PowerForward DuPage has partnered with event organizer Wight & Company, the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County and Cool DuPage in presenting a NetZero Energy Summit on Thursday, September 24th. The event will be held at scenic Herrick Lake Forest…
2020 Excavation Hazards in Construction Safety Training Recap
On Thursday, September 3, 2020, PowerForward DuPage partnered with the Construction Safety Council and held an “Excavation Hazards in Construction” safety training session at the IBEW Local 701 Union Hall. This complimentary 4-hour safety training was managed by the Director…
5th Annual State of Suburban Office Market Conference
5TH ANNUAL STATE OF SUBURBAN OFFICE MARKET CONFERENCE Friday, September 25 7:30AM – 10:00AM LOCATION O’Hare International Center Auditorium 10275 W Higgins Road, Rosemont, Illinois, 60018 On Friday, September 25th, PowerForward DuPage Executive Director Karyn Charvat will serve as a…